Many who are unfamiliar with the disorder often associate it with purely ‘perfectionism’. Some individuals may even think they’re “so ‘OCD’” due to perfectionist traits, which can be harmful to those who actually suffer from OCD. To raise awareness on this issue, here's the difference.

If you’d like to learn more about the types of OCD and how they manifest, be sure to check out our video on the topic: https://youtu.be/u_qfAtvX8Os

Writer: Michal Mitchell

Script Editor & Manager: Kelly Soong

VO: Amanda Silvera

Animator: Rosaline (new animator)

YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong